Bitter Victory or Sweet Defeat in the Middle East, But Whose?
COMMENTARY: The consequences of this war will only be revealed over time, months and even years into the future.
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Lebanon on the Brink. Again.
COMMENTARY: The Trump administration and Pope Leo want peace in the war-torn country. Can their diplomacy deliver what they both, as well as the beleaguered Lebanese people, seek?
An Uneasy End to an Elusive War with Iran Draws Near
ANALYSIS: Even as both sides trade threats and boasts, the United States and Iran appear closer to a negotiated end to their 39-day conflict.
The WHCD Attack and the Revolutionary Vanguards
COMMENTARY: An attempted attack on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner points to a deeper trend: In a polarized West, violence is becoming thinkable again.
A Pause, a Peace, and a ‘Cup of Poison’: How Wars End in Iran
COMMENTARY: The Iran-Israel-United States war that began Feb. 28 is closer to the end than the beginning. But exactly how it ends remains murky.
The Lebanon Sideshow Could Be Worse Than the Iranian Main Event
COMMENTARY: Israel’s vigorous response, with Christians in the crossfire, could rid the Lebanese host of the Hezbollah parasite, or destroy both.
The Latest Iran War Is Going Well for the US, but How Will It End?
COMMENTARY: No matter what the U.S. does, the Iran that emerges from this war will be different.
The Global Debate on Immigration Isn’t Cooling Down
COMMENTARY: Recent events in Spain, South Africa and Kuwait have underscored the scope of the challenge and the seemingly intractable nature of issues surrounding immigration, citizenship and national identity.
Pope Leo XIV Is Set to Visit Equatorial Guinea — Here’s What He’ll Find
COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s upcoming trip to Africa’s only Spanish-speaking nation will bring him to a Catholic country shaped by oil wealth, inequality and decades of authoritarian rule.
Why Are Mosques Burning in Tehran?
COMMENTARY: In the case of Iran, the answer is complicated.
